Man City were reportedly interested in signing the star Player played under Guardiola during the Spaniard’s time in charge of club Defender’s new deal set to see player be tied down in 2023 SEE MORE: Man City could do battle with Chelsea in race for key Southampton stalwart Man City have been de...

It's somewhat unusual to witness a Premier League footballer shooting direct from kickoff, but that's precisely what Newcastle's Jonjo Shelvey did at the start of Newcastle United's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday. Shelvey is an amusingly wayward and unpredictable footballer at the bes...

Telegraph.co.uk Before winter is out we will be calculating how many points City need to be mathematically certain of claiming the title. But save the sums, it is theirs. They have walked the Premier League before the year is out which is a huge compliment to their and more »

SkySports Manchester City moved 15 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a dominant 1-0 win over Newcastle on Wednesday. City were in complete control throughout at St James' Park and should have secured their 18th straight league win by a more and more »

The Real Madrid manager wants this world class Manchester City star His form this season surely makes him a contender for PFA Player of the Year Kevin De Bruyne is the player Zinedine Zidane has asked Florentino Perez for READ MORE: Did Kevin De Bruyne troll Jose Mourinho and Manchester United af...

Pep Guardiola says he 'wants to escape' from the high amount of games in January. NEWCASTLE -- Raheem Sterling has said he is putting efficiency ahead of flair after helping Manchester City to their record-breaking 18th straight Premier League victory. England forward Sterling is City's top score...

SkySports Pep Guardiola's ability to improve players will go down as the Spanish manager's “legacy” says Shaun Goater. Manchester City have spent £426.1m since his arrival in charge at the club in 2016 but Goater believes Guardiola has improved a number of his and more »

SkySports Jamie Carragher says Pep Guardiola is the "star" of Manchester City's remarkable season, and has helped Kevin De Bruyne become the best player in the Premier League. Guardiola's City moved 15 points clear at the top of the table with a dominant 1-0 win and more »

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez praises his side for the chances they created in the second half against Manchester City. Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez is confident his side can stay in the Premier League as he aims to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window. Newcastle manager Rafa Be...

Telegraph.co.uk City are such a special team, a group of record breakers who are so far ahead of their rivals, the title race should be over by the start of the spring. But they are maybe just too good, too strong, too formidable. They have turned the mighty into the and more »

Telegraph.co.uk Pep Guardiola has said Manchester City will always find a way to win, no matter how teams try to stifle them, as they stretched their lead at the top of the table to 15 points with their 18th successive victory. Newcastle, like so many others in recent and more »

Manchester City achieved another superb record with victory at Newcastle Pep Guardiola’s side have now won 11 away league matches in a row Chelsea last managed this feat back in the 2008/09 season READ MORE: Incredible Raheem Sterling stat will infuriate Man Utd fans after he hits winner vs Newca...

Telegraph.co.uk Who out of Liverpool, Tottenham, Man Utd and Man City will be celebrating in the coming days? Credit: ap/getty images/afp. Telegraph Sport. 25 December 2017 • 12:30pm. Telegraph Sport's experts preview the next round of Premier League matches (with and more »

SkySports Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho admits he is flattered by recent praise from manager Pep Guardiola. Fernandinho has credited boss Pep Guardiola with making him a better player as well as turning Manchester City into one of Europe's most fearsome and more »

Telegraph.co.uk Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has warned the rest of the Premier League that his side will not let tiredness stop them succeeding this season. He has also told his squad that he will maintain the rotation policy he has employed as City have and more »

SkySports Newcastle were punished for a slow start to the game when Raheem Sterling poked home from Kevin De Bruyne's looped bass over the defence. City continued to dominate, but Pep Guardiola's side could not pull further ahead, with Newcastle going close late and more »

SkySports Pep Guardiola admits he prefers opponents "to play" after Manchester City secured a 1-0 win at Newcastle on Wednesday. Raheem Sterling's first-half strike was enough to hand City their 18th straight win in the Premier League, extending their lead at and more »

Around Manchester United, some of the murmurs in the wake of Manchester City's commanding lead in the Premier League - and controlled win at Old Trafford - are that it is becoming "increasingly impossible to compete against a state".

Manchester City are nearing a £60m deal to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk after the Dutchman was left out of the squad that travelled to London for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

Jose Mourinho urged the Manchester United board to spend more money in the transfer market in a bid to combat Manchester City's domination of the Premier League, as he aimed some pointed verbal barbs at his local rivals.

Jose Mourinho claimed Manchester United have to spend more in order to compete with Premier League leaders Manchester City after seeing his side need two goals from substitute Jesse Lingard to salvage a draw.

This is getting embarrassing for the self-styled most competitive league in the world as Manchester City extended their lead to 15 points, their goal difference to plus 49, and their supremacy to yet another level.

As good as Manchester City have become under Pep Guardiola, as exhilarating as they are and as jaw-droppingly brilliant as they can be, it is getting to the point where too many games they are involved in follow the same pattern. It is in danger of becoming a little dull.

Raheem Sterling was at it again with a crucial winner for Manchester City The England international’s first-half strike delivered the three points vs Newcastle It was Sterling’s fifth winning goal for City in the league this season READ MORE: Man City 1-0 Newcastle player ratings, stats and react...

Liverpool have won the race for the Virgil van Dijk transfer Reports suggest the likes of Man City and Chelsea were also after him Liverpool wrapped things up quickly by meeting Southampton this week READ MORE: Photo: Liverpool’s £75m defender officially revealed holding club shirt, fans ecstatic...

Jamie Redknapp has claimed that Liverpool FC could challenge Manchester City for silverware in future seasons if Jurgen Klopp can address their defensive problems. The Reds made an emphatic return to winning ways following a 5-0 victory over the Premier League’s basement club Swansea City at Anfi...

Jose Mourinho has hinted that Manchester United could spend big in the January transfer window to try and keep pace with Manchester City. The Red Devils were held to another frustrating 2-2 draw with Burnley at Old Trafford on Boxing Day as they once again failed to secure the three points follow...

Raheem Sterling's lone goal of the match was enough for Man City to down Newcastle and pick up an 18th straight Premier League win. Following a series of dangerous tackles on Man City players, the FC panel discuss the possibility that they're being targeted by the opposition. Arsenal and Liverpoo...

Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Newcastle at St James’ Park extended their run of consecutive Premier League victories to 18 games. Pep Guardiola’s team are now 15 points clear at the top of the table so the title appears to be an inevitability. But can anyone even take a point off City? What reco...

Raheem Sterling's lone goal of the match was enough for Man City to down Newcastle and pick up an 18th straight Premier League win. Raheem Sterling's lone goal of the match was enough for Man City to down Newcastle and pick up an eighteenth straight Premier League win. Following a series of dange...

Raheem Sterling's goal was enough as Man City beat Newcastle 1-0. The victory, their 18th straight, extended their league lead though the injury to Vincent Kompany will be a headache for Pep Guardiola. Mark Ogden »

Pep Guardiola’s team may have claimed victory by just one goal but the gulf in class between the two sides at St James’s Park was still palpably huge After five seconds, Jonjo Shelvey tried to score from near the halfway line. Ederson saved the Newcastle United midfielder’s ambitious effort with...

Manchester City have extended their Premier League lead over Manchester United to 15 points. Raheem Sterling gave Manchester City the lead on the 31st minute with his 17th goal of the season in all competitions. Vincent Kompany’s injury woes continue with the City skipper limping off after just e...

Raheem Sterling’s first-half goal stretched both Manchester City’s winning run and their lead at the top of the Premier League but much as Newcastle United were frequently bewildered by Pep Guardiola’s players, they refused to bow to their bewitching beauty. On an Arctic night, Rafael Benítez ini...

All the latest from the 7.45pm GMT kick-off at St. James’ Park Email Simon or Tweet: @Simon_Burnton Kompany keen to extend ‘special feeling’ of winning run 100 best footballers in the world: the full list 10.58pm GMT Hello world! Manchester United have tried. Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham have...

Jose Mourinho has complained about Manchester United’s spending Manchester City have spent more, but have they also spent more wisely? Here’s our ranking of every signing made in the Mourinho-Guardiola era READ MORE: Mourinho slammed for blowing £180m on Man Utd duo over pair that cost Man City j...

The manager’s complaints over a lack of spending are amusing but there is no doubt Manchester City’s rise has made the job of bringing success back to Old Trafford more difficult In terms of attention-grabbing headlines and photographs of Manchester United’s manager looking less than delighted wi...

Manchester United’s transfer spending has come under attack Jose Mourinho has been lamenting not having enough money to spend However, many have pointed out United’s over-spending in some key areas READ MORE: Manchester United in talks to seal transfer of £50m star, player has agreement to leave...

Fred could be poised for a big move after impressing with Shakhtar in the Champions League. It is perhaps logical that Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk as a backup and eventual successor to Fernandinho. After all, the Ukrainian champions bought the m...

• ‘I have been in that position for 21 years so I can’t start to complain now’ • Wenger says he expects progress on new Arsenal deal for Jack Wilshere Arsène Wenger has hinted José Mourinho should stop complaining about being unable to match Manchester City’s spending power. Wenger has insisted h...

Antonio Conte believes Chelsea are lacking good fortune in the title race this season. The Blues returned to winning ways on Boxing Day with a comfortable 2-0 win against Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge to move to within a point of second-placed Manchester United. The west London side...

Antonio Conte is hoping Chelsea can complete a deal to sign Virgil van Dijk ahead of Manchester City, according to reports. The Daily Telegraph is reporting that the defending Premier League champions are interested in signing the Netherlands international in the January transfer window to improv...

Manchester City star Vincent Kompany has a message for his team-mates The defender still remembers Manchester United’s collapse in 2011/12 City have a huge lead at the moment but Kompany remains cautious READ MORE: Man City ready to pay £133m for transfer of unsettled Real Madrid star Manchester...

Chelsea and other clubs have been given an asking price Liverpool and Manchester City are also interested Southampton are resigned to selling Virgil van Dijk for £70million READ MORE: Conte in direct talks with £60m star to discuss contract for sealing Chelsea transfer Chelsea and other clubs loo...

Gary Neville believes Alexis Sanchez’s head has been turned by Manchester City’s interest in the Arsenal forward. The 25-year-old’s future has been a source of relentless debate over the past 18 months or so following Arsenal’s failure to tie down the South American to a new long-term contract at...

• Leaders go to Newcastle looking for 18th straight Premier League win • We have a feeling of duty towards the game at Newcastle, says captain Vincent Kompany believes Manchester City’s desire to retain “that special feeling” derived from a record 17 consecutive Premier League wins will motivate...

José Mourinho pointed to how Manchester City have bought full-backs ‘for the price of strikers’ after his side could only draw 2-2 with Burnley at Old Trafford. Mourinho added that his team are rebuilding and said Arsenal and Tottenham should be equally criticised for struggling to mount a title...

• Mourinho complains Manchester City ‘spend striker money on full-backs’ • Manager says United concede too many ‘s’ goals José Mourinho pointed to how Manchester City have bought full-backs for the usual value of strikers and said Manchester United’s investment of close to £300m since he arrived...

Pep Guardiola insists he has no worries about his Man City side suffering from fatigue over the busy Christmas schedule. With Man City's flying start this season, Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti can only debate whether they deserve an A or A-plus. There's a funny feeling around Manchester City fans...

Manchester City could pay up to lure away an unsettled Real Madrid star Reports in Spain claim he’s unhappy after being left out of El Clasico City could apparently be keen on a £133million transfer swoop for Isco READ MORE: Pep Guardiola edging closer to crucial £60m Man City signing in January...

Mourinho bemoans difference in schedules for Man Utd and Man City Points out the rest day City had as they play on Wednesday, United play on Boxing Day 13-point gap between two sides won’t have helped his mood READ MORE: Man Utd set to launch £40m January bid, still short of asking price Man Utd...

Bristol City celebration and Cricket World Cup final were among the highlights in a year when sport too often seemed to reflect the corrosion of the world around it The sight of Bristol City’s manager sweeping up a 10-year-old ballboy in a dance of pure joy to celebrate their team’s last-minute c...

Man City could be set to seal £60m signing of Virgil van Dijk Guardiola set to address question mark hanging over City squad Liverpool, Chelsea will be disappointed as both linked with move for Dutchman READ MORE: Pep Guardiola’s Christmas list: £197m spending spree for Manchester City to land Pr...

Pat Nevin says there is a “30 to 50 per cent chance” that Manchester City will sign Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal in January. The Chile international missed out on a move to the Citizens in the summer after Arsenal failed to sign a replacement. Sanchez has struggled to recapture his best form in th...

ESPN FC PSG correspondent Jonathan Johnson examines the club's needs in January and how Financial Fair Play could play a factor. With the calendar soon turning over to the new year, the gossip ahead of the January transfer window is heating up. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest rumours. Man...

• Coach ready to make changes to lineup ahead of trip to Newcastle • ‘We ran a lot last season as well. As a manager I’m good with that’ Pep Guardiola believes the depth of his Manchester City squad will prevent burn-out over the intense festive programme. The 4-0 victory against Bournemouth on S...

A look at the business Manchester City fans could be looking forward to from Pep Guardiola. The Spanish manager could be spending around £197m on talent this January. New additions could give Man City one of the strongest squads in the world. READ ALSO: Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola se...

Alexis Sanchez will follow Mesut Ozil out of Arsenal if the German midfielder is allowed to leave the north London club, according to Garth Crooks. The German midfielder’s future has been a source debate over the past 12 months or so after both Ozil and Sanchez failed to agree new deals with the...

Liverpool FC could find it tough to convince Virgil van Dijk to move to Anfield ahead of Manchester City, Gary Breen has warned. The Reds were heavily linked with a move to sign the Netherlands international in the summer transfer window but a deal failed to materialise. Indeed, Liverpool FC were...

United manager’s public criticism of his players was the latest sign he is feeling the pressure as his side trail Manchester City in the Premier League title race The question was harmless enough but the response was revealing. In the King Power Stadium, with the pain of Leicester City’s late equ...

Paul Merson believes that Chelsea are the team most likely to catch Manchester City in the title race this season. The Citizens have been the Premier League’s clear standout team this season, with Pep Guardiola’s men flying 13 points clear at the top of the table. Indeed, Manchester City have onl...

Canadian tennis ace Bouchard treated herself to a festive feast on the eve of the big day, before hitting the gym to work off those Christmas calories. She then got the mistletoe out and demanded kisses.

Manchester City’s first half of the 2017/18 season could not have gone better. Man City are on course to go unbeaten in the league with a treble firmly in their sights. Two Premier League stars could be singed to give Guardiola the strongest squad in the world. READ ALSO: Man City transfer news:...

With reports emerging that Alexis Sanchez is set to join Man City in the summer, the FC crew wonder if he'd even make it into the lineup. Man City can match the success of the 2003-04 Arsenal 'Invincibles', according to former Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires. Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea...

Kevin Kilbane has backed Liverpool FC to sign Virgil van Dijk ahead of Manchester City. The Netherlands international has been linked with a January move away from Southampton following a tough 2017-18 season so far. Van Dijk has been linked with Premier League leaders Manchester City and fourth-...

Pep Guardiola would be successful at Manchester United if the Manchester City boss was in charge at Old Trafford, Ian Wright has claimed. The Citizens set a new Premier League record for an individual season with their 14th successive Premier League win at Old Trafford earlier this month. Indeed,...

Shaka Hislop believes Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland are both ahead of Joe Hart in the pecking order for England. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says he is focused on continuing his improvement for his club with a chance to play at the 2018 World Cup looming. With Joe Hart struggling for a...

Craig Burley reflects upon a busy Premier League match day, as Man City put more daylight between themselves and title rivals Man United. For supporters of all but one team, every week of the Premier League is now like reliving your worst ever school sports day. You remember: the one when you'd p...

United threw away win in last minute to Leicester in 2-2 draw Red Devils now 13 points behind rivals Man City in title race Boss Mourinho hammered his players for missing chances he described as “joke chances” SEE MORE: Watch: Man United ace Jesse Lingard provides miss of the season contender in...

Steve Nicol responds to your questions about Liverpool's issues, and the guys address an accusation that they hate Spurs. After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager. Do you...

Manchester City are the runaway leaders at the halfway stage in the Premier League. The frantic festive fixture schedule cranks up a gear with the Boxing Day matches. There's plenty to watch out for, including another record for Tottenham's main man Will Kane beat Shearer and Messi? It has been a...

Player has impressed for Inter Milan since move from Sampdoria Club have reportedly made player primary target in next month’s window Premier League table-toppers also considering Van Dijk move SEE MORE: Man City looking to spend £160M warchest as Barcelona and Arsenal stars being eyed up by boss...

Club are reportedly set to start 2018 off with a bang Premier League table-toppers are eyeing up number of stars in spending spree Arsenal, Barcelona and Southampton stars are being targeted by Pep Guardiola’s team. SEE MORE: Man City keen on 24-year-old Brazilian ace as boss Pep Guardiola looks...

Player has been impressive for Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk Boss Guardiola is interested in signing the Brazilian Spaniard is keen to add to his midfield options for next season SEE MORE: Manchester City star reaches incredible landmark vs Bournemouth Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is...

Gary Neville has urged Jurgen Klopp to follow Pep Guardiola’s example and get rid of the same culprits costing Liverpool FC points in defence. The Reds squandered a 2-0 lead to trail Arsenal 3-2 in the second half at The Emirates after a crazy four minutes and 45 seconds in north London. Alexis S...

Manchester City are the runaway leaders in the Premier League as we reach the half way point. Merry Christmas! It's the best time of year to be a football fan with a packed fixture list. Leaders Manchester City are at Newcastle on Boxing Day while high-flying Burnley will look to surprise Manche...

Manchester City are the runaway leaders in the Premier League as we reach the half way point. The Premier League season is at its half way point so who is top of the tree at Christmas and who still has work to do? ESPN FC's club correspondents look at the 2017-18 campaign so far and grade their t...

The Observer fans’ network on the season so far: City’s commanding lead, a nervous wait for Benítez and the problem with Sparky • Part 1: Arsenal to Liverpool It’s been amazing. Flying in the league, and near faultless form in the Champions League too, with five wins from five before a meaningles...

Manchester City's flying first half of the season has seen them go 13 points clear at the top. It's the half way point in the season and time to take stock of the season so far at Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's men have been graded and we've picked a star man, flop, key question and prediction...

Manchester United's draw at Leicester has left them 13 points off runaway leaders Manchester City. Manchester United's draw at Leicester has left them 13 points off runaway leaders Manchester City. Manchester United's draw at Leicester has left them 13 points off runaway leaders Manchester City....

Chelsea have fallen off the pace as Manchester City threaten to take their Premier League crown. Chelsea have fallen off the pace as Manchester City threaten to take their Premier League crown. Chelsea have fallen off the pace as Manchester City threaten to take their Premier League crown. It's t...

The 2017/18 Premier League season has now reached the half-way stage with all teams playing 19 of the scheduled 38 matches.Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering juggernaut, Man City, have accumulated an eye-popping 55 points to date, more than any other team in history. The Citizens also have a record 1...

James Milner has urged Liverpool FC to learn how to be boring and better manage games. The Reds appeared to be coasting to victory at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night after Philippe Coutinho and Mohamed Salah scored either side of half-time to put Liverpool FC in a commanding position. Howeve...

Medhi Benatia scores the winning goal for Juventus in the first half. Roma's title hopes took another blow with a defeat at the Allianz Stadium, where they are yet to pick up a single point and on Saturday lost their third straight match a Scudetto rival. For three quarters of the match, Juve had...

Eden Hazard says he wants to see Kevin De Bruyne win the league with Manchester City this season if Chelsea are not able to defend their top-flight title. The Citizens have been the Premier League’s top performing team this season, with Pep Guardiola’s men flying high at the top of the table afte...

It is considered ‘inappropriate’ to ask about the money behind Pep Guardiola’s team, and other leading clubs, but we should be asking the hard questions Even though I come from the red side of Manchester, I want Manchester City to win every game they play now. Hoping City fail is like hoping a gr...

Pep Guardiola explains the difficulty of rotating such a deep Man City squad and touches on the reports of Sergio Aguero's unhappiness. Manchester City are monitoring Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred ahead of a possible move in the summer, sources have told ESPN FC. City boss Pep Guardiola was im...

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My English in that period was not as good as it is right now – and so maybe I just didn't understand what Sir Alex said, said Guardiola.